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Blackpool Council
Customer First Centre

Tel: (01253) 477477

Customer First Centre
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.15pm
Saturday Closed

Customer First Telephone Line
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.15pm
Saturday Closed

Municipal Building
Corporation Street
Blackpool
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Gambling Premises Licences Gambling Premises Licences
Premises Licences under the Gambling Act 2005 are issued by Blackpool Council and authorise...
Game Dealer Licence Game Dealer Licence
On 1 August 2007 new game licensing regulations in England and Wales came into force...
Gaming Machines Permit Gaming Machines Permit
The number and type of gaming machines permitted varies according to the category of premise they are in...
Garden Maintenance Garden Maintenance
Garden maintenance for elderly (aged 60 or over) or disabled tenants who are not capable of doing the work themselves.
Gender Gender
Information about gender issues
Graffiti - Reporting and Removal Graffiti - Reporting and Removal
You can report graffiti to the council. We will arrange for the removal of the graffiti as quickly as possible. This will be determined by the content ...
Grasscutting Grasscutting
We deal with cutting of grass on public land within the local authority area.
Graves Graves
Information about buying a grave.
Grundy Art Gallery Grundy Art Gallery
The Grundy Art Gallery is a beautiful art venue situated in the centre of Blackpool
Grundy Art Gallery Bequests and Donations Grundy Art Gallery Bequests and Donations
The Gallery continually seeks to strengthen its collections and welcomes enquiries.....
Grundy Art Gallery Current Exhibitions Grundy Art Gallery Current Exhibitions
Details of current exhibitions at the Grundy Art Gallery
Grundy Art Gallery Forthcoming Exhibitions Grundy Art Gallery Forthcoming Exhibitions
Information about forthcoming exhibitions at the Grundy Art Gallery
Grundy Art Gallery History Grundy Art Gallery History
The Grundy Art Gallery is a beautiful art venue situated in the centre of Blackpool.
Grundy Art Gallery Past Exhibitions Grundy Art Gallery Past Exhibitions
Information about Past Exhibitions which have taken place at the Grundy Art Gallery.
Grundy Art Gallery Shop Grundy Art Gallery Shop
The Grundy shop specialises in artist-made jewellery
Grundy Art Gallery Visitor Information Grundy Art Gallery Visitor Information
Information on where we are and how to get there.....
Guide to Adult Learning Disability Services Guide to Adult Learning Disability Services
Information about Learning Disability Services for Adults
Guide to Mental Health Services Guide to Mental Health Services
Information on Adult Mental Health Services
Guide to Services for Older People Guide to Services for Older People
Information on social services for Older People
H Markings H Markings
‘H’ markings are advisory markings used to highlight vehicle accesses and deter motorists from parking in front of a dropped kerb.....
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence
All hackney carriage and private hire drivers are issued with an identification badge with a photograph of the driver upon it...
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licence Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licence
For a vehicle to be licensed as either a private hire or hackney carriage it should be on the Council's list of approved vehicles...
Hairdressers Hairdressers
Information about licences for Hairdressers
Hate Incident and Hate Crime Reporting Hate Incident and Hate Crime Reporting
Information on how to report Hate Crime
Health and Safety - Accident Reporting Health and Safety - Accident Reporting
Employers have a duty to report certain dangerous occurrences and accidents at work to the Council who will investigate any incidents.
Health and Safety at Work - Advice and Training Health and Safety at Work - Advice and Training
We are responsible for carrying out routine inspections of commercial premises to make sure health and safety practices at work are maintained
Health and Safety at Work - Investigation Health and Safety at Work - Investigation
Investigation of reports of accidents at work to make sure the workplace is safe and employers are not contravening health and safety regulations
Health and Safety - Occupational Health Services Health and Safety - Occupational Health Services
The Council has a legal duty to enforce the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related legislation. The Council must make sure that work premises ...
Health and Safety - Prosecutions Register Health and Safety - Prosecutions Register
A Register of all businesses which have been prosecuted for Health and Safety Breaches
Health and Safety - Regulation and Inspection Health and Safety - Regulation and Inspection
We carry out regular checks on local businesses and business premises to make sure that safe and healthy working conditions are provided for all ...
Health and Safety Training Courses Health and Safety Training Courses
Information about Health and Safety Training Courses
Help to Live at Home Help to Live at Home
Information on services which can help people aged 18+ to live safely in their own home
Heritage and Local History Heritage and Local History
Heritage Information
Highway Asset Management Highway Asset Management
Keeping Blackpool's roads and footpaths in shape.
Highway Licences Highway Licences
Information about types of Highway Licences and how to apply for them.....
Hire-a-Bike with Cycle Blackpool Hire-a-Bike with Cycle Blackpool
Information about Blackpool being full of exciting places to visit on your bike.
Historic Sites and Monuments Historic Sites and Monuments
Maintenance and preservation of sites of historical or cultural interest within the local authority area.
Historical Searches Historical Searches
Historical Searches for Civil Registration Records, Parish Records and other useful documents such as census records, wills, inquests etc.
History of Grundy Art Gallery History of Grundy Art Gallery
The Grundy Art Gallery is a beautiful art venue situated in the centre of Blackpool.
HIV and Aids - Advice and Support for Adults HIV and Aids - Advice and Support for Adults
If you think that your life, or that of someone close to you, may be affected by HIV or any other sexually transmitted infection, Blackpool has a ...
HIV - Support for Children HIV - Support for Children
Social Services and a number of voluntary organisations work with families where a child is HIV positive to deal with any immediate problems, and to ...
Homebuy Homebuy
Available assistance to help people get on to the property ladder.
Homeless Youth Mediation Homeless Youth Mediation
We provide an impartial and confidential service that aims to reduce conflict in the home and, where possible, prevent homelessness.
Homelessness - Advice and Support Homelessness - Advice and Support
This service provides information and advice about housing if you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Homelessness Prevention Homelessness Prevention
Advice on your rights to prevent you becoming homeless
Horse Riding Establishment Licence Horse Riding Establishment Licence
Anyone wishing to run a Horse Riding Establishment requires an annual licence from Blackpool Council...
House to House Collections Permit House to House Collections Permit
A House-To-House collection permit allows for collections to take place from house-to-house for a charitable purpose...
Household Household
General Information about the disposal of Household Waste.
Household Waste Household Waste
General Information about the disposal of Household Waste.
Houses in Multiple Occupation Houses in Multiple Occupation
Information about the definition of a House in Multiple Occupation
Housing and Council Tax Benefit Appeals and Discretionary Housing Payments Housing and Council Tax Benefit Appeals and Discretionary Housing Payments
If you claim housing or council tax benefit and disagree with the decision made in your assessment you can challenge the decision....
Housing and Council Tax Benefit - Backdated Claims Housing and Council Tax Benefit - Backdated Claims
We can usually start paying benefit from the Monday after we receive your claim. Sometimes we can pay benefit from an earlier date if you have good ...
Housing and Council Tax Benefit - Change of Circumstances Housing and Council Tax Benefit - Change of Circumstances
You must tell us straightaway about any change in your circumstances. Here are some examples of changes affecting you or your partner which you need ...
Housing and Council Tax Benefit Claims Housing and Council Tax Benefit Claims
You can claim Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit if you pay rent to a private landlord or Housing Association, live in a Council property or pay ...
Housing Benefit Landlord Information Housing Benefit Landlord Information
This section contains information for Landlords relating to Housing Benefit matters....
Housing Benefit Overpayments Housing Benefit Overpayments
An overpayment is caused when you have been paid more Housing Benefit than you are entitled to.....
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Health and Safety Rating System Standards(HHSRS)
Housing Licensing Housing Licensing
Housing Licensing
Housing Options for Young People Aged 15 to 18 Housing Options for Young People Aged 15 to 18
We provide an impartial and confidential service that aims to reduce conflict in the home and, where possible, prevent homelessness.
Housing Waiting List Housing Waiting List
Information about how to apply for a Council property
Hypnotism Hypnotism
Regulation of Licences for stage hypnotism
Illuminations Illuminations
Blackpool's annual razzle dazzle sees this seaside city of fun still buzzing with excitement and laughter long after other resorts have gone into ...
Immunisation Immunisation
All children in the UK are offered vaccination against certain diseases such as diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella etc. as part of the childhood ...
Independent Funerals Independent Funerals
Advice and information on how to organise a funeral without the use of a funeral director.
Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases
Investigation of notifications of infectious diseases such as food poisoning received from GPs, the public, businesses and other local authorities.
Job Profiles Job Profiles
Job Profiles of employees working for Blackpool Council
Jobs at Blackpool Council Jobs at Blackpool Council
Job Vacancies within Blackpool Council
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment information
Keeping Warm and Well Keeping Warm and Well
Advice on how to keep warm and well
Keeping Warm in Winter Keeping Warm in Winter
Help and Advice about how to keep warm
Lancashire Resilience Forum Lancashire Resilience Forum
Many agencies have a part in dealing with emergencies and their aftermath. The effectiveness of the total response will depend on how well central ...
Lancashire Waste Partnership Lancashire Waste Partnership
Information about the benefits and grants available via the Lancashire Waste Partnership, as well as county-wide campaigns and events.
Land and Property Availability Land and Property Availability
Commercial, retail and industrial land and property opportunities for sale and to let.
Landau Driver Licence Landau Driver Licence
All landau drivers are issued with an identification badge with a photograph of the driver...
Landau Vehicle Licence Landau Vehicle Licence
All landau carriage vehicles are issued with licences that are renewed annually between 1 - 7 June...
Landlords - Housing Benefit Information Landlords - Housing Benefit Information
This section contains information for Landlords relating to Housing Benefit matters....
Lead Pipe Replacement Lead Pipe Replacement
Information about Lead Pipe Replacement
Learning Disability Services Learning Disability Services
Information about Learning Disability Services for Adults
Learning Mentors Learning Mentors
Learning Mentors are school-based employees who, together with teaching and pastoral staff, assess, identify and work with those pupils who need extra ...
Learning Support Learning Support
Information on how to get help and support with your learning program
Leaving Care Service Civic Awards Leaving Care Service Civic Awards
The Leaving Care Service Civic Awards are an annual ceremony celebrating the achievements of young people.
Lend a Hand Scheme Lend a Hand Scheme
Lloyds TSB and Blackpool Council have joined forces to help first time buyers
Libraries - Blackpool Libraries - Blackpool
Information about Blackpool Libraries......
Light Pollution Light Pollution
Local Authorities have the power to tackle light pollution under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
List of Public Registers List of Public Registers
Information held on the list of Public Registers.....
Loading and Unloading Loading and Unloading
If you need to use your vehicle for loading or unloading (such as to collect or deliver heavy or bulky goods to nearby premises), you may stop to ...
Local Development Framework Local Development Framework
provide the planning framework for the consideration of planning applications
Local Elections 2011 Local Elections 2011
Information on the Blackpool Local Elections 2011, publication of official elections notices and links to how to cast your vote.
Local Land Charges Local Land Charges
Information about the Local Land Charges Register
Local Land Charges Search Local Land Charges Search
The Local Land Charge Section carries out all official searches covered by the Local Land charges Act 1975, guaranteeing comprehensive replies to the ...
Local MPs and MEPs Local MPs and MEPs
Information about local MPs, and MEPs, their roles, how they are elected and where to find out who are your current representatives.
Lotteries Registrations Lotteries Registrations
Blackpool Council is responsible for registering small scale society lotteries under the Gambling Act 2005...
Louie Horrocks Recreation Ground Louie Horrocks Recreation Ground
Information about Louie Horrocks Recreation Ground